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Figure 1: An artistic impression of Al-Kindi (Image from www.muslimheritage.com).
Al-Kindi
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Ya'qub b. Ishaq al-Kindi was an early Arab scholar of the 9th century, one of the first great scientists that...
Figure 1. A group of school children practice martial arts formation under the watch of their teacher in the Great Mosque of Xi'an. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muslim_Chinese_martial_arts.
The Legacy of Muslim Kung Fu Masters
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An important legacy of Islam in China is represented by Muslim Kung Fu, developed throughout history by...
Figure 1. Opening of Al-Qanun fi 'l-tibb (Canon of Medicine) by Ibn Sina.
Selected Gleanings from the History of Islamic Medicine
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The medical Islamic tradition is one of the richest and the most lasting components of the general history of...
Figure 1. A miniature illustrating the treatment of a patient. Serefeddin Sabuncuoglu. Jarrahiyatu'l-Hâniya. Millet Library, Ali Emiri, Tib 79.
Ear, Nose and Throat Medical Practice in Muslim Heritage
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Muslim medicine is characterised by a high level of experience and critical clinical observation setting...
Figure 1. An artist's impression of Al-Biruni (Image from www.muslimheritage.com).
Mathematics in Muslim Heritage
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Early mathematics was revolutionised by Muslim scholars like Al-Khwarizmi, the founder of Algebra; Al-Kindi,...
Figure 1. Some geometrical shapes from Suhayl al-Quhî's book "Fî istihraci mesaha al-muhassama al-maqafî or Risala-i abu Sahl". Suleymaniya Library, Ayasofya 4832.
The Science of Restoring and Balancing – The Science of Algebra
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Muslim contributions in the field of mathematics have been both varied and far reaching. This article by...
